Download File

Parts of Speech
PowerPoint®
for the
Classroom
Parts of Speech PowerPoint, © May 2007
by Prestwick House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ISBN 978-1-60843-748-1
Item #: 302474
By Sondra Abel
Introduction
Introduction
Read the following sentences and see how the word fishing is being used.
I like to go fishing on Sundays.
She has a fishing rod.
Fishing is my favorite sport.
verb
adjective
noun
In general, it is important to read the sentence and determine how the word is being
used, even though some words are strictly thought of as verbs, nouns, adjectives, etc.
Nouns
Nouns
Nouns
A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.
The cat chased the toy.
Toby made macaroni for the picnic.
The leaves on the plant are shriveling.
The author discusses philosophy in her book on liberty.
Nouns
Nouns can be singular or plural. Plural nouns usually end in s or es.
Three wolves howled at the moon.
The library has thousands of books.
The professor explained his beliefs.
Nouns
Some nouns, called collective nouns, are thought of as one unit. While it would
sometimes be possible to count each individual person or item, the collective noun
is considered as one.
The committee meets on Wednesdays.
Sand is in my bathing suit.
A flock of birds is overhead.
Nouns
It is important to determine whether the noun is singular or plural. If a noun is plural,
it will take a plural verb form; if a noun is singular, it will take a singular verb form.
The officer approaches the jail.
singular
singular
Many lions hunt at night.
plural
plural
Will Alberto and Maria go to the party?
plural
plural
Nouns
Nouns can be broken into numerous categories.
Proper
A proper noun is the name of a person, organization, official document, holiday,
etc. A proper noun always begins with a capital letter.
Common
A common noun refers to a person, place, thing, or idea in general. A common
noun is capitalized only if it is the first word of the sentence.
A noun will be either common or proper; it cannot be both.
Nouns
Proper
Common
Christmas
holiday
Paul
man
Newark Free Library
library
The Koran
holy text
S.P.C.A.
non-profit organization
Nouns
Concrete
A concrete noun names a person or thing that you can perceive with one of
your senses (touch, smell, hearing, taste, sight).
The puppy chewed my shoes.
Every time Maria cooks, the kitchen smells like garlic.
Abstract
An abstract noun is the opposite of a concrete noun—it cannot be observed by
your senses.
As quickly as the thought entered her mind, it vanished.
Depression affects millions of Americans.
A noun will either be concrete or abstract; it cannot be both.
Nouns
Nouns can be possessive. A noun takes an apostrophe + s to show that it owns
something. The apostrophe means of the or belongs to. In these examples, only the
possessive nouns are italicized.
Shannon’s car wouldn’t start this morning.
the car belongs to Shannon
The play will be held on Tuesday at the children’s party.
the party belonging to the children
The mayor’s speech was full of lies.
the speech of the mayor
Nouns Exercise
Nouns Exercise
Look at the underlined noun in each sentence and decide which groups it belongs to.
In the first blank, mark a C for common or P for proper; in the second blank, mark
an A for abstract or a C for concrete; in the third blank, mark an S for singular or a
P for plural.
1. __
C __
C __
S
The workers poured wet cement.
2. __
P __
C __
S
Collette worked on the project all night.
3. __
C __
A __
S
I had a notion that she was telling the truth.
4. __
C __
A __
P
It is difficult to explain my desires.
5. __
C __
C __
P
Carlos sent her flowers for her birthday.
Nouns Exercise
6. __
P __
C __
S
Senator Clark is running for re-election.
7. __
C __
C __
S
Nail polish is on sale this week at the pharmacy.
8. __
C __
C __
S
Get a broom from the closet, please.
9. __
C __
A __
S
People all over the world want peace.
10. __
C __
C __
S
Her family takes vacations in Hawaii.
Pronouns
Pronouns
Pronouns
Read the following sentences:
Ava works in a store where Ava gets to meet interesting customers.
Candace, Thomas, and Gregory are visiting relatives in Colorado. When Candace,
Thomas, and Gregory return, I will have Candace, Thomas, and Gregory call Mr.
Ramos back.
These sentences are long and boring because the nouns are repeated. To avoid
repeating a noun, a pronoun can be used instead.
Ava works in a store where she gets to meet interesting customers.
Candace, Thomas, and Gregory are visiting relatives in Colorado. When they
return, I will have them call Mr. Ramos back.
Pronouns
Look at the following sentence:
Jacob met with Natalie, and then Jacob met with Will.
To avoid repeating “Jacob,” use the pronoun he.
Jacob met with Natalie, and then he met with Will.
The pronoun them could substitute for the names “Natalie” and “Will.”
Jacob met with them.
To avoid using names altogether, the pronouns he and them could be used. (We
should do this only if we know who “he” and “them” are from previous sentences.)
He met with them.
Pronouns
Pronouns allow you to write shorter sentences and use less repetition. There are
different pronouns in English, depending on the noun and its location:
I, you, he, she, it, we, and they are used as subjects.
Me, you, him, her, it, us, and them are used as objects.
My/mine, your/yours, his, her/hers, its, our/ours, and their/theirs are possessive
pronouns.
Pronouns can also end in self or selves, one, or body (e.g., myself, ourselves,
someone, anybody, etc.)
Pronouns
Pronouns such as this, that, these, and those are used as substitutes for things. If a
noun follows, the word is no longer considered a pronoun. For example:
Give me that.
that is a pronoun
Give me that pencil.
that is not a pronoun
Read the following sentence:
Give the ball to Kisha.
To substitute for “Kisha,” use the pronoun her.
Give the ball to her.
To substitute for “ball,” use the pronoun that.
Give that to Kisha.
Both nouns can be substituted:
Give that to her.
Pronouns Exercise
Pronouns Exercise
Read the following sets of sentences and put the appropriate pronoun in the blank.
1. Sandra likes to paint and draw; in fact, ______
those are ______
her favorite activities.
______
She makes portraits of ______
herself by looking into a mirror.
2. My wife and ______
I are taking ______
our kids and their friends to the circus.
Since they have never been to a circus before, ______
they are excited. ______
We will
all be leaving around five.
Pronouns Exercise
his mother about stomach pains. “______
My tummy
3. The boy complained to ______
he said to ______.
her Then, ______
she gave ______
him some medicine.
hurts,” ______
That tasted awful,” he said.
“______
4. A man driving a Volvo hit ______
me from behind while ______
I was stopped at a
I
red light. ______
He drove off. I hope ________
someone witnessed the accident so ______
can present more evidence to police.
its leaves are bright green and
5. “I want the rosebush over there because ______
______
it has many buds,” Kendra said. “Will ______
you please get it for ______?”
me
she asked a worker at the nursery. “I’m on ______
my break,” he replied.
______
Verbs
Verbs
Verbs
A verb is a word or phrase that tells you what is happening in the sentence. There
are three types of verbs: action, linking, and helping.
Here are some examples of action verbs:
dance, sing, write, might, cry, carry, study, gambled, offered, etc.
Action verbs can also refer to internal action. For example:
think, hope, believe, want, etc.
Verbs
Some sentences may contain more than one verb.
We went to the store and bought a cheesecake.
She called me for dinner, but I ignored her.
I drove and was soon lost.
Verbs
A compound verb is made of one or more helping verbs + a main verb. The main
verb is the last verb in the phrase.
I am thinking about the book.
helping
We will meet you there at nine.
helping
She was searching for the right house.
helping
The fish has been swimming in its bowl.
helping
Verbs
The most common helping verbs (auxiliary verbs) are forms of be, do, and have.
I was waiting for him.
He has completed his homework.
She might have had an illness.
Auxiliary verbs also include forms of can, may, shall, and will.
These verbs can also be used alone.
Verbs
Sometimes, the compound verb will be interrupted. Most interrupters, especially the
word “not,” are not verbs.
Phil will not go by himself.
Samantha can really kick the ball far.
He is always talking about her.
Verbs Exercise #1
Verbs Exercise #1
Read the following statements and underline the verbs. If it is a compound verb, put
an additional line under the main verb.
1. Sofia volunteers for many community events.
2. Kevin is meeting with her tonight.
3. Amelie asked Juan if he would cook dinner.
4. I apologized for making the mistake.
5. The coffee has been sitting in the pot for hours.
Verbs Exercise #1
6. He will not tolerate your behavior.
7. My dad has never seen the ocean.
8. She didn’t understand the question.
9. Tyrone has had a headache all day.
10. The cop stopped us and gave us a ticket.
Verbs
Linking verbs explain that something exists or is. These words are always being
verbs if they stand alone or if they are the main verb: am, are, is was, were, be,
being, been.
Bates is President.
I am the boss.
He was foolish.
These verbs are called “linking” verbs because they connect the subject with a word
after the verb (either a noun or an adjective).
Verbs
In the following sentences, while the verb may have changed, the idea is still the
same. Looks, is, sounds, and seems are all being verbs in these sentences.
She looks confused.
She is confused.
She seems confused.
She sounds confused.
Verbs Exercise #2
Verbs Exercise #2
Read the following statements and decide whether the verb is an action verb or a
being verb. If the verb is an action verb, mark the blank with an A; if it is a being
verb, mark it with a B.
A I want lobster for dinner.
1. __
2. __
B The play is Hamlet.
3. __
A We had gone to the movies yesterday.
A The tea is steeping in the mug.
4. __
5. __
A The elephant raised its trunk and put a peanut in its mouth.
Verbs Exercise #2
6. __
B Madison sounds upset and looks confused.
7. __
A She might have had a chance.
A I think I need a break.
8. __
9. __
B He seems like a mean man.
10. __
B The cookie tasted delicious.
A I have been dreaming about it all day.
11. __
Adjectives
Adjectives
Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
In the following examples, the adjectives are underlined and the nouns or pronouns
they describe are bold and italicized.
The yellow and orange sunset spread across the darkened sky.
I have twelve boxes, but I still need more.
The sour milk made his little nose wriggle.
The soldier wore camouflage pants and carried a heavy gun.
Adjectives
Adjectives can also come after linking verbs.
Her hair looked great.
The play is tragic.
The hikers appeared tired.
Adjectives
An adjective will answer one of the following questions:
#1 Which one?
I read this book.
In this case, this describes which book was read. Most possessive words (his, our,
your, my, etc.) could be substituted for this. The substituted word will still be an
adjective.
Adjectives
#2 What kind?
I read an old book.
In this case, old describes what type of book was read. Almost any word that could
be substituted for old (interesting, funny, boring, new, etc.) will be an adjective.
#3 How many?
I read three books.
In this case, three describes how many books were read. Almost any word that
relates to numbers (few, many, some, 362, etc.) could be substituted for three and
it will still be an adjective.
Adjectives Exercise
Adjectives Exercise
Read the following sentences and underline the adjectives.
1. Sausages are made from processed meat.
2. I bought a brown pear and green apple.
3. The elementary school is old.
4. The comedy is not very funny.
5. He wanted to buy that book because it is new.
Adjectives Exercise
6. The complicated recipe called for fresh broccoli and one onion.
7. We have two black cats and one stinky ferret.
8. The non-profit organization needs more funding.
9. Crunchy cereal becomes soggy in cold milk.
10. He dyed his long hair and put a gold ring in his left nostril.
Adverbs
Adverbs
Adverbs
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. An adverb
will answer one of the following questions:
How?
When?
To what degree?
Example: The frightened child entered the room.
(How) The frightened child quietly entered the room.
(When) Finally, the frightened child entered the room.
(Degree) The extremely frightened child entered the room.
Adverbs
Example: The forecaster predicted sunny weather.
(How) The forecaster happily predicted sunny weather.
(When) The forecaster predicted sunny weather yesterday.
(Degree) The forecaster predicted partly sunny weather.
Sometimes, adverbs answer the question where.
He went there.
We stayed here.
The dog played outside.
Almost any word that could be substituted for the italicized words in the examples
will be an adverb.
Adverbs
When a compound verb is interrupted, such as with the word “not,” the interrupter
is an adverb.
He would not give me an answer.
Many adverbs end in ly, but not all. Remember, it is important to determine HOW
the word is being used before identifying it as an adverb.
Adverbs Exercise
Adverbs Exercise
Underline the adverbs in the following sentences:
1. We will not have the exam Friday.
2. He is too eager to leave.
3. She wore a bright yellow coat and ugly boots.
4. The author spoke angrily to the publicist.
5. The dance abruptly ended after the fight started.
Adverbs Exercise
6. It is very hot today.
7. Javier crept carefully and quietly around the crib.
8. She quickly put on her kneepads and ran outside.
9. The food here is incredibly tasty.
10. We will gladly address your concerns tomorrow.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
A conjunction joins words or parts of sentences together, and it shows how they
are related.
Three types of conjunctions:
Coordinating
Correlative
Subordinating
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Coordinating conjunctions link related words or groups of words.
I had pizza and salad for dinner.
The band played at Crazy Horse last weekend, but no one came to see them.
You can choose to write a five-page paper or take a multiple-choice test.
My computer crashed, but, fortunately, I had already backed up my work.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions: both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but
also, whether…or
Correlative conjunctions link similar words or groups of words. However, they are
always used in pairs.
Either come with us, or you’ll have to ride with them.
Both Carmella and Miguel will be attending this evening.
The play drew viewers from not only the city but also the entire state.
He is deciding whether to go to college right away or take some time off.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions: after, although, because, before, since, when, where,
as long as, so that, unless, until, etc.
Subordinating conjunctions are used to link a complete sentence to a sentence
fragment. There are many subordinating conjunctions.
After he spoke to her, he felt much better.
Leave a note before you go out.
The project cannot move forward because she hasn’t approved the changes.
A rat ran around the kitchen in circles until I hit it with a pot.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Often, more than one conjunction will be used in a sentence. Different types of
conjunctions can be used to create long sentences.
I neither believe you nor accept your answer because you often lie to me.
The choices were peppers and onions or mushrooms and spinach.
Although she is a good candidate, I don’t think she’ll win because she isn’t
popular.
The bus often runs late, yet I continue to ride it since it saves me money on gas.
Conjunctions Exercise
Conjunctions Exercise
Underline the conjunctions used in the following sentences. Many sentences have
more than one conjunction.
1. I wanted to fumigate the apartment because I saw a cockroach in the kitchen.
2. Gwen had to either mow the lawn or help paint the fence.
3. Due to the rain, both baseball and volleyball are cancelled this afternoon.
4. Because the library was closed, I had to find someplace else to write and do
research.
5. Let’s go to the mall or the movie theatre on Saturday before we go to dinner.
Conjunctions Exercise
6. That dog is neither housebroken, nor can he play fetch.
7. I am usually in bed early so that I get enough sleep.
8. As long as I am in charge, we will meet the deadline.
9. The natives didn’t have running water or electricity, yet they were happy.
10. Until you pay the bill, do not use the cell phone unless it is an emergency.
Prepositions
Prepositions
Prepositions
A preposition shows a relationship that is temporary, geographical, or logical
between the object and the sentence.
The cat is under the sofa.
The cat is rubbing against my leg.
The cat is behind the lamp.
Throughout the day, the cat naps.
At eight o’clock, the cat had its dinner.
In each sentence, the preposition locates the cat in space or time.
Prepositions
There are many prepositions. Here are some of the most common:
about
below
except
into
out
under
above
between
for
like
over
with
across
beyond
from
near
past
within
before
despite
in
of
since
behind
during
inside
off
through
Prepositions
A preposition comes before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. The word that the
preposition refers to is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase
is made up of the preposition and its object.
…under the sofa.
…against my leg.
However, a prepositional phrase also consists of any other words in between the
preposition and its object. Most often these words are adverbs or adjectives.
…under the old, red sofa.
…against my very muscular leg.
Prepositions Exercise
Prepositions Exercise
Read the following sentences and underline the prepositional phrases. Some
sentences have more than one phrase.
1. The radio in my office stopped working.
2. The squirrel chased the birds around the feeder.
3. Everyone except Elliot must stay after class.
4. During the storm, the trees bent violently in the wind.
5. I get tired toward the end of the day.
Prepositions Exercise
6. She planted the herbs near the kitchen window.
7. The sofa won’t fit through the doorway.
8. The library is down the long, winding, unlit hall and to the right.
9. Please don’t put the bread underneath the bananas.
10. He rode the edge of the high wave to the sandy shore.
Interjections
Interjections
Interjections
An interjection is a word that expresses emotion or surprise. Interjections usually
stand alone and are usually followed by exclamation marks.
Darn!
Ha!
Hello!
Hey!
Oh no!
Ouch!
Ugh!
Wow!
Some are followed by question marks.
Eh?
Huh?
Interjections
Interjections usually stand alone.
Darn! I missed the bus again.
Huh? What did you say?
Huh, what did you say?
Interjections can be used within a sentence. In this case, the termination mark
(exclamation point or question mark) that would follow the interjection is placed
at the end of the sentence.
Hey, get back here!
He bought a new bike, eh?
I told you! Ha!
Articles
Articles
Articles
An article is used to introduce a noun. There are only three articles: a, an, and the.
The is a “definite” article because it refers to a specific thing.
A and an are “indefinite” articles because they refer to things in general. In
most cases, an is used in front of a word that begins with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u)
or a word that sounds like a vowel. For example: an honest man.
Combined Exercises
Adverbs & Verbs, Adjectives, & Nouns,
Adjectives & Adverbs, Verbs & Preposition
Phrases, Cumulative Exercises
Combined Exercises
Adverbs & Verbs
For each of the following sentences, underline all verbs and place two lines under
the adverbs. Some sentences may have more than one verb and/or adverb.
1. The turtle crawled slowly toward the creek.
2. During the storm, waves crashed violently onto the sandy shore.
3. She gathered her courage quickly and walked proudly toward the door.
4. Yesterday, the children played outside.
Combined Exercises
5. The caterpillar ate until it was really fat and then built a cocoon around itself.
6. Greedily, she tore the wrapping paper off the box and threw it on the floor.
7. “Would you please help me?” she politely requested.
8. Dancers must be on stage promptly.
Combined Exercises
Adjectives & Nouns
For each of the following sentences, underline all nouns and place two lines under
the adjectives. Some sentences may have more than one noun and/or adjective.
1. The male seahorse gives birth.
2. Nine new actors will appear on Broadway.
3. We sold old junk at the garage sale.
4. Doctors don’t know why the rare disease invaded Rodney’s healthy body.
Combined Exercises
5. A plumber rescued the boy’s toy pony from the clogged toilet.
6. He gave her a diamond ring, but she refused his proposal.
7. The green highlighter dried out; use the yellow one.
8. She eats free-range chicken and organic vegetables.
Combined Exercises
Adjectives & Adverbs
Read the following sentences and determine whether the underlined words are
adjectives or adverbs. If the word is an adjective, put ADJ above it; if it is an
adverb, put ADV above it.
ADJ
ADJ
1. The shallow romance was fun while it lasted.
ADJ
ADV ADV
2. Twelve children will arrive very soon.
ADJ
ADJ
3. Jordan, a long-distance runner, won the ten-mile race.
Combined Exercises
ADV
ADV ADJ
4. Susanna desperately wanted the role, but she was too short.
ADV
ADJ
5. A bright purple dress hung in her closet.
ADV
ADV
ADV
ADV
6. Try to respond less angrily and speak more quietly.
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
7. Bubbles the Clown has fluffy red hair and wears white makeup.
Combined Exercises
ADJ
ADJ
ADV
8. He wore a lovely, blue tie yesterday.
ADJ
ADV
ADV
9. Put the new books there quickly.
ADJ
ADV
ADJ
10. The rude boys talked loudly during the action film.
Combined Exercises
Verbs & Preposition Phrases
Underline all, the verbs and cross out the preposition phrases in the following
sentences.
1. He scored a goal during the final few seconds.
2. I found chips and coins under the couch cushions.
3. Without any money, I still had a good weekend.
4. Get inside the house now.
Combined Exercises
5. The phonebook is above the refrigerator.
6. I bought another pair of shoes last weekend.
7. The store will close in ten minutes.
8. Do not go beyond our yard.
Combined Exercises
Cumulative Practice
Identify each of the underlined words in the following sentences. Remember to
identify the word based on HOW it is used.
N=noun
PN=pronoun
I=interjection
A=article
C
V
ADJ=adjective
ADV=adverb
ADV
C=conjunction
V=verb PP=preposition
ADV
N
V
ADV
1. Once Jonah began studying more diligently, his grades improved drastically.
PP
C
PP
ADJ
PN
2. Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go.
Combined Exercises
N=noun
PN=pronoun
I
I=interjection
A=article
V
ADJ=adjective
ADV=adverb
C
A
C=conjunction
V=verb PP=preposition
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
N
3. “Ouch!” cried the boy, after he slid the serrated knife over his pinky finger.
PN
PP
ADJ
N
V
ADV
ADJ
4. Which of the four boys is the most talented?
V
ADV
V
PN
V
ADJ
5. I can not possibly believe what I saw on that website.
V
PN
ADV
V
PN
C
PN
V
V
PP
PN
6. Could you please help me when you are finished with that?
Repeated Exercises
Note: These are blank versions of previous
exercises that have been repeated for your
convenience. They can be printed out and
used as worksheets or mini-quizzes.
Nouns Exercise
Nouns Exercise
Look at the underlined noun in each sentence and decide which groups it belongs to.
In the first blank, mark a C for common or P for proper; in the second blank, mark
an A for abstract or a C for concrete; in the third blank, mark an S for singular or a
P for plural.
1. __
C __
C __
S
The workers poured wet cement.
2. __
P __
C __
S
Collette worked on the project all night.
3. __
C __
A __
S
I had a notion that she was telling the truth.
4. __
C __
A __
P
It is difficult to explain my desires.
5. __
C __
C __
P
Carlos sent her flowers for her birthday.
Nouns Exercise
6. __
P __
C __
S
Senator Clark is running for re-election.
7. __
C __
C __
S
Nail polish is on sale this week at the pharmacy.
8. __
C __
C __
S
Get a broom from the closet, please.
9. __
C __
A __
S
People all over the world want peace.
10. __
C __
C __
S
Her family takes vacations in Hawaii.
Pronouns Exercise
Pronouns Exercise
Read the following sets of sentences and put the appropriate pronoun in the blank.
1. Sandra likes to paint and draw; in fact, ______
those are ______
her favorite activities.
______
She makes portraits of ______
herself by looking into a mirror.
2. My wife and ______
I are taking ______
our kids and their friends to the circus.
Since they have never been to a circus before, ______
they are excited. ______
We will
all be leaving around five.
Pronouns Exercise
his mother about stomach pains. “______
My tummy
3. The boy complained to ______
he said to ______.
her Then, ______
she gave ______
him some medicine.
hurts,” ______
That tasted awful,” he said.
“______
4. A man driving a Volvo hit ______
me from behind while ______
I was stopped at a
I
red light. ______
He drove off. I hope ________
someone witnessed the accident so ______
can present more evidence to police.
its leaves are bright green and
5. “I want the rosebush over there because ______
______
it has many buds,” Kendra said. “Will ______
you please get it for ______?”
me
she asked a worker at the nursery. “I’m on ______
my break,” he replied.
______
Verbs Exercise #1
Verbs Exercise #1
Read the following statements and underline the verbs. If it is a compound verb, put
an additional line under the main verb.
1. Sofia volunteers for many community events.
2. Kevin is meeting with her tonight.
3. Amelie asked Juan if he would cook dinner.
4. I apologized for making the mistake.
5. The coffee has been sitting in the pot for hours.
Verbs Exercise #1
6. He will not tolerate your behavior.
7. My dad has never seen the ocean.
8. She didn’t understand the question.
9. Tyrone has had a headache all day.
10. The cop stopped us and gave us a ticket.
Verbs Exercise #2
Verbs Exercise #2
Read the following statements and decide whether the verb is an action verb or a
being verb. If the verb is an action verb, mark the blank with an A; if it is a being
verb, mark it with a B.
A I want lobster for dinner.
1. __
2. __
B The play is Hamlet.
3. __
A We had gone to the movies yesterday.
A The tea is steeping in the mug.
4. __
5. __
A The elephant raised its trunk and put a peanut in its mouth.
Verbs Exercise #2
6. __
B Madison sounds upset and looks confused.
7. __
A She might have had a chance.
A I think I need a break.
8. __
9. __
B He seems like a mean man.
10. __
B The cookie tasted delicious.
A I have been dreaming about it all day.
11. __
Adjectives Exercise
Adjectives Exercise
Read the following sentences and underline the adjectives.
1. Sausages are made from processed meat.
2. I bought a brown pear and green apple.
3. The elementary school is old.
4. The comedy is not very funny.
5. He wanted to buy that book because it is new.
Adjectives Exercise
6. The complicated recipe called for fresh broccoli and one onion.
7. We have two black cats and one stinky ferret.
8. The non-profit organization needs more funding.
9. Crunchy cereal becomes soggy in cold milk.
10. He dyed his long hair and put a gold ring in his left nostril.
Adverbs Exercise
Adverbs Exercise
Underline the adverbs in the following sentences:
1. We will not have the exam Friday.
2. He is too eager to leave.
3. She wore a bright yellow coat and ugly boots.
4. The author spoke angrily to the publicist.
5. The dance abruptly ended after the fight started.
Adverbs Exercise
6. It is very hot today.
7. Javier crept carefully and quietly around the crib.
8. She quickly put on her kneepads and ran outside.
9. The food here is incredibly tasty.
10. We will gladly address your concerns tomorrow.
Conjunctions Exercise
Conjunctions Exercise
Underline the conjunctions used in the following sentences. Many sentences have
more than one conjunction.
1. I wanted to fumigate the apartment because I saw a cockroach in the kitchen.
2. Gwen had to either mow the lawn or help paint the fence.
3. Due to the rain, both baseball and volleyball are cancelled this afternoon.
4. Because the library was closed, I had to find someplace else to write and do
research.
5. Let’s go to the mall or the movie theatre on Saturday before we go to dinner.
Conjunctions Exercise
6. That dog is neither housebroken, nor can he play fetch.
7. I am usually in bed early so that I get enough sleep.
8. As long as I am in charge, we will meet the deadline.
9. The natives didn’t have running water or electricity, yet they were happy.
10. Until you pay the bill, do not use the cell phone unless it is an emergency.
Prepositions Exercise
Prepositions Exercise
Read the following sentences and underline the prepositional phrases. Some
sentences have more than one phrase.
1. The radio in my office stopped working.
2. The squirrel chased the birds around the feeder.
3. Everyone except Elliot must stay after class.
4. During the storm, the trees bent violently in the wind.
5. I get tired toward the end of the day.
Prepositions Exercise
6. She planted the herbs near the kitchen window.
7. The sofa won’t fit through the doorway.
8. The library is down the long, winding, unlit hall and to the right.
9. Please don’t put the bread underneath the bananas.
10. He rode the edge of the high wave to the sandy shore.
Combined Exercises
Adverbs & Verbs
For each of the following sentences, underline all verbs and place two lines under
the adverbs. Some sentences may have more than one verb and/or adverb.
1. The turtle crawled slowly toward the creek.
2. During the storm, waves crashed violently onto the sandy shore.
3. She gathered her courage quickly and walked proudly toward the door.
4. Yesterday, the children played outside.
Combined Exercises
5. The caterpillar ate until it was really fat and then built a cocoon around itself.
6. Greedily, she tore the wrapping paper off the box and threw it on the floor.
7. “Would you please help me?” she politely requested.
8. Dancers must be on stage promptly.
Combined Exercises
Adjectives & Nouns
For each of the following sentences, underline all nouns and place two lines under
the adjectives. Some sentences may have more than one noun and/or adjective.
1. The male seahorse gives birth.
2. Nine new actors will appear on Broadway.
3. We sold old junk at the garage sale.
4. Doctors don’t know why the rare disease invaded Rodney’s healthy body.
Combined Exercises
5. A plumber rescued the boy’s toy pony from the clogged toilet.
6. He gave her a diamond ring, but she refused his proposal.
7. The green highlighter dried out; use the yellow one.
8. She eats free-range chicken and organic vegetables.
Combined Exercises
Adjectives & Adverbs
Read the following sentences and determine whether the underlined words are
adjectives or adverbs. If the word is an adjective, put ADJ above it; if it is an
adverb, put ADV above it.
ADJ
ADJ
1. The shallow romance was fun while it lasted.
ADJ
ADV ADV
2. Twelve children will arrive very soon.
ADJ
ADJ
3. Jordan, a long-distance runner, won the ten-mile race.
Combined Exercises
ADV
ADV ADJ
4. Susanna desperately wanted the role, but she was too short.
ADV
ADJ
5. A bright purple dress hung in her closet.
ADV
ADV
ADV
ADV
6. Try to respond less angrily and speak more quietly.
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
7. Bubbles the Clown has fluffy red hair and wears white makeup.
Combined Exercises
ADJ
ADJ
ADV
8. He wore a lovely, blue tie yesterday.
ADJ
ADV
ADV
9. Put the new books there quickly.
ADJ
ADV
ADJ
10. The rude boys talked loudly during the action film.
Combined Exercises
Verbs & Preposition Phrases
Underline all, the verbs and cross out the preposition phrases in the following
sentences.
1. He scored a goal during the final few seconds.
2. I found chips and coins under the couch cushions.
3. Without any money, I still had a good weekend.
4. Get inside the house now.
Combined Exercises
5. The phonebook is above the refrigerator.
6. I bought another pair of shoes last weekend.
7. The store will close in ten minutes.
8. Do not go beyond our yard.
Combined Exercises
Cumulative Practice
Identify each of the underlined words in the following sentences. Remember to
identify the word based on HOW it is used.
N=noun
PN=pronoun
I=interjection
A=article
C
V
ADJ=adjective
ADV=adverb
ADV
C=conjunction
V=verb PP=preposition
ADV
N
V
ADV
1. Once Jonah began studying more diligently, his grades improved drastically.
PP
C
PP
ADJ
PN
2. Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go.
Combined Exercises
N=noun
PN=pronoun
I
I=interjection
A=article
V
ADJ=adjective
ADV=adverb
C
A
C=conjunction
V=verb PP=preposition
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
N
3. “Ouch!” cried the boy, after he slid the serrated knife over his pinky finger.
PN
PP
ADJ
N
V
ADV
ADJ
4. Which of the four boys is the most talented?
V
ADV
V
PN
V
ADJ
5. I can not possibly believe what I saw on that website.
V
PN
ADV
V
PN
C
PN
V
V
PP
PN
6. Could you please help me when you are finished with that?